Key Lime Cheesecake (Printable Recipe)
Smooth, zippy key lime cheesecake with lots of citrus, a crumbly graham base, and fluffy whipped cream on top for a bright finish.
# Ingredients You'll Need:
→ Crust
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115 grams unsalted butter, melted
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50 grams granulated sugar
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180 grams graham cracker crumbs
→ Cheesecake Filling
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1 tablespoon key lime zest
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3 large eggs
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200 grams granulated sugar
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120 grams sour cream
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450 grams cream cheese, softened
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80 millilitres key lime juice, squeezed fresh
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
→ Topping (optional)
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Lime slices, for garnish
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240 millilitres heavy whipping cream
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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Key lime zest, to sprinkle on top
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15 grams powdered sugar, adjust as needed
# Steps to Follow:
01 -
Chill your mixing bowl and beaters first, then beat heavy cream until you see it start to thicken up. Pour in powdered sugar and vanilla while mixing until you get firm peaks.
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Let the cheesecake sit out until it's not warm anymore, then stick it in the fridge for at least 4 hours. This helps it set up perfectly.
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Pour all that filling over your crust and use a spatula to smooth out the top. Bake for 45 to 50 minutes. The sides should look firm, but if you give the middle a gentle shake, it should jiggle a bit.
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Crack the eggs in one by one and stir each one in, then add the sour cream, key lime juice, lime zest, and vanilla next. Mix it all together but don't go overboard.
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Grab a big bowl and beat the cream cheese with the sugar until it’s super creamy. You don’t want any lumps hanging around.
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Take your crumb mix and press it tightly into the bottom of your prepared pan. Try to make the layer as even as you can, then let it hang out while you handle the next part.
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In a bowl, mix the graham cracker crumbs with sugar and melted butter. You want it to feel like damp sand when you’re done.
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Heat your oven up to 175°C and grease a springform pan so nothing sticks.
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Put your whipped cream on top of the chilled cheesecake however you like. Finish it with lots of lime zest and a few lime slices before digging in.
# Extra Tips:
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Let everything warm up to room temperature first so your batter blends up nice and smooth.
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Fresh key lime juice really brings the flavor, way better than stuff from a bottle.
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If you want neat slices, dip your knife in hot water and dry it off before each cut.